I think that scientists will come to a definite conclusion that the birds we know today are, indeed, directly descended from dinosaurs. I've noticed in some of the photos I've taken of birds that even darling little Chickadees, my favorite bird, can have a very fierce look about them.

Our 20 chicks confirm your thoughts. They have grown so quickly and you should see what they can do to a cantelope carcass-gone in a flash! We have Brahma's and Buff Orpington's and they promise to be beautiful full grown. Only 5 hens and one rooster plan to become permanent family members- the rest are destined for the table.

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Who Am I? What Am I Doing Here?

I'm the author of The Elizabeth Goodweather Full Circle Farm Appalachian Mysteries from Bantam Dell. The series includes SIGNS IN THE BLOOD (LA MONTAGNE DES SECRETS in France), ART'S BLOOD, (LE SECRET DES APPALACHES in France,) OLD WOUNDS,IN A DARK SEASON (Anthony Nominee, Best PBO), and UNDER THE SKIN. There's also THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS (a spinoff/standalone)chronicling the unexpected life story of Miss Birdie, one of Elizabeth's neighbors.
Currently I have just completed a historical novel, dealing with a massacre in my county during the Civil War.
I came to this weird business late (my first novel was published in 2005) and am still trying to figure it out.
As my novels are set in a place much like my real life home, I thought I'd use this blog to share pictures of our farm and county. I've been blogging for nearly nine years now, on an almost daily basis, and the topics have ranged from writing, chickens, food, books, quilts, flora and fauna of all sorts, to the occasional tiny rant. There's no plan, but there are lots of pictures.
There's more information about me and my books on my web site: http://vickilanemysteries.com/